A glimpse inside Zhongwen's studio, with unfinished works hanging on the wall.

Another look at his studio.

By painting on a bottle, he hopes to combine art with the everyday.

Sometimes Zhongwen's cat likes to help out!

Several of his artworks on exhibition at the Tree Art Museum in 2014. Tree art Museum is a non-profit art organization that is located in the center of Songzhuang art district, just north of Beijing.

More artwork at the Tree Art Museum.

Since Beijing's air pollution is so serious, Zhongwen often invites his artist friends over to play table tennis in his studio. Even the cat likes to join in on the fun!

May 05, 2014

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Zhongwen Yu

May 05, 2014Posted by Saatchi Art

Zhongwen Yu (b. 1984) is one of China’s most exciting emerging artists. Based in Beijing, and a graduate of Luxun Academy of Fine Arts, he has exhibited extensively throughout China, most recently in a solo show at the All Art Gallery, Beijing. In 2011 he was chosen to participate in the group show “Next 10 Years of Contemporary Art” at the Today Art Museum, Beijing. Zhongwen Yu works in a realist tradition, and explores themes of nostalgia and memory. With each paint stroke, he tries to capture the fleeting joys and memories of youth, and the intangible sensation of trying to recall a memory that has been lost to the passage of time.

About One to Watch

Each week, we showcase an emerging artist from around the world who is already garnering attention for their work. “One To Watch” presents some of the most exciting artists on Saatchi Art helping collectors to discover strong emerging talent.